9th Annual Senior Resource Day

Denver senior citizens are invited to attend the 9th Annual Senior Resource Day on Friday, October 5, 2012. The event is sponsored by District Attorney Mitch Morrissey and District 1 City Councilwoman Susan Shepherd.

The event is scheduled on Friday, October 5, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Police Protective Association, 2105 Decatur Street. The event will include over 40 senior services providers dealing with topics on personal health and safety, identity theft and fraud, social security benefits and programs for homeowners throughout the district. Registrants will enjoy a free buffet lunch, and entertainment will be provided by Schmitt Music. The deadline for early registration for the event is Friday, September 28, 2012.

Sister Georgeann Quinlan, B.V.M., a long time Denver seniors’ resource advocate and service provider, continues again this year as the organizer of this event. Sister Georgeann says, “This resource day is a great opportunity for the seniors of Northwest Denver to find out what services are available to them. Many of these 40 resources are FREE SERVICES which seniors may not even know about! What a deal: Free lunch, affordable transportation, and a chance to talk with senior resource providers and elected officials!”

District Attorney Mitch Morrissey says this is a priority. “The Denver District Attorney’s Office is committed to helping seniors in our community. We have dedicated prosecutors, investigators and prevention specialists who work on behalf of one of our most valuable resources – our senior citizens. We are pleased to partner with Councilwoman Shepherd to host this important annual event.”

Other programs and services include Denver Human Services, transportation, education and referral, adaptive equipment, homeowner assistance, and many others. Free flu shots will also be provided by St. Anthony’s Hospital.

Transportation assistance for residents can be arranged by calling RTD Senior Ride at 303.299.6503. For more info, call Sister Georgeann Quinlan, B.V.M., 720-337-7707.